SENIOR FURNITURE DESIGNER

VAC-38193
SENIOR FURNITURE DESIGNER

Presentation

Creative Thinking
" Generate and develop concepts that provide an original, appropriate and effective solution to the furniture requirements of a creative brief.
" Develop own thinking through liaison with David Collins.
" Win the confidence of the client and internal team by creating a clearly defined direction to pursue.

Creative Conceptualisation
" Explore the possibilities of furniture design from an individual and/or a team perspective
" Articulate an idea to both an internal and external audience
" Present and sell concepts and design solutions to client

Detail Design/Planning and scoping
" Detail, design, prepare and present all furniture requirements on all projects as required
" Develop designs for bespoke furniture items
" Communicate with key team members at each stage of the project
" Produce presentation sketches and models from concept outcomes
" Produce detailed technical drawings of bespoke items from presentation outcomes
" Schedule and communicate all costs and specifications internally and externally

Implementation
" Co-ordinate and liaise with manufacturers and suppliers
" Attend and chair internal furniture review meetings and manage any issues as they arise
" Contribute to the successful implementation of a project
" Liaise with manufacturers as directed by senior designer
" Monitor progress of design including visiting manufacturers


Handover
" Ensure that final project delivery runs smoothly and that all FF&E and styling requirements are delivered on brief
" Ensure client relationship is maintained and developed

Attributes
" Calm under pressure
" Ability to direct and inspire others
" Confident and approachable
" Good understanding of target markets
" Organised and efficient
" Pragmatic and flexible

Knowledge
" Technical understanding of aspects of architectural design, interior and furniture designs
" Design trends in the industry
" Product design
" Materials

Skills
" Team management
" Listening
" Interpersonal
" Able to manage relationships
" Sketching and drawing

Experience
" Proven experience and natural creative ability gained through study/work placements
" 4+ years of working in interior design preferably on bespoke projects and furniture design

Qualifications
" Degree or equivalent in Interior Design, Furniture Design or Architecture.

£40k-50k

Added: Friday, July 18, 2008

Consultant Name: Greg Shire
Email: jobs@fr-london.co.uk